INQ-241 | Math of Voting

Full Title: Mathematical Reasoning: Government

Topic Description:

This course will be centered on three questions that highlight connections between mathematics and the U.S. government entities. How are elections decided? Several voting methods used throughout history will be explored and their fairness will be assessed. How much power do states have in deciding a president? We will cover a history of how seats have been, and currently are, apportioned in the U.S. House of Representatives. An in-depth study of the electoral college system will include discussing the power each state has. What is the most efficient way to coordinate government-run services such as mail delivery and street sweeping? Strategies for finding optimal routes will be discussed. This is a mathematical reasoning course. We will use mathematics to explore the interworking of certain government entities.

Counts as Global? No

Topic Approved: November 2009